Job ID: 701733BR Date posted: Aug. 12, 2025
Description:

You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) team, which is responsible for ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator, you will be responsible for applying advanced quality engineering principles to all aspects of the supplier's work with Lockheed throughout the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs by promoting the SPM organization's involvement and collaborating with other departments.
• Performing technical evaluations, including contract reviews, supplier capability and capacity assessments, and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Leading cross-functional project teams to complete complex process improvement activities and engaging in product failure investigations and corrective/preventive action.
• Developing strategies, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, efficacy, ease of use, and sustainability of supplier success.
• Collaborating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and others on quality-related issues to promote a sustainable quality culture.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and critical thinker with experience in quality engineering and supplier performance management. You will have a strong understanding of advanced quality engineering principles and the ability to develop strategies, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and sustainability. You will also have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Position requires domestic or international travel as needed to suppliers or various sites in support of Mission Success objectives (20-40%).

Marietta location Level 4: Will function as lead point of contact and coordinator for the ADP supplier performance organization for Marietta efforts.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Candidate’s background to include experience with Quality Assurance, product development and manufacturing processes.
• Must have a technical background and be able to understand complex engineering concepts preferably in the area of airframe, vehicle, and/or mission systems design, assembly, and production methodologies in order to support quality activities for those systems.
• Must have knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 aerospace requirements.
• Experience working within supply chain management and/or contracts.
• Must work effectively with all levels of management, across departments including program management, engineering, supply chain, and customer personnel.
• Experienced with preventive/corrective action processes and root cause analysis.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Assertive, outgoing, and well-spoken, able to engage individuals and groups energetically and successfully lead projects, investigations, and culture change activities.
• Self-starter capable of identifying and working initiatives independently and confidently.
• Experience in determinant assembly and model based engineering
• Extensive technical knowledge of airframe, vehicle, and/or mission systems design, manufacturing, and/or sustainment.
• Metrics and process control analysis and improvement techniques.
• Experience developing metrics and using statistics for process control and improvement.
• Certified Greenbelt, Blackbelt, or ASQ Quality Engineer.
• Candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience leading cross functional engagements.
• Experience giving executive level briefings.
• Experience using change management methodologies to promote organizational culture change.
• A Secret/Top Secret clearance to be able to obtain specific program clearance as applicable to support ADP programs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First